Leh, Oct. 25 -- The UT Administration of Ladakh is set to launch a dedicated Startup Policy next month with a financial allocation of Rs.100 crore, aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs, driving innovation, and accelerating economic growth across the high-altitude region.

Outlining the administration's strategic vision, Administrative Secretary (PDD/PD&MD/I&C/MD SIDCO) Himanshu Gupta highlighted a comprehensive development framework focusing on value addition for traditional products like Pashmina, commercial scaling of agriculture through SIDCO, and fortifying rural livelihoods.

Speaking to ANI, detailing the forthcoming startup framework conceptualised by the Lieutenant Governor, Himanshu Gupta stated that the preparatory guidelines...